Great Explorers - Gr. 5-9

J. Ollhoff

From Marco Polo to Christopher Columbus to Neil Armstrong, what discoveries! Throughout history, exploration has shaped civilization. This series takes your reader on some of history’s greatest adventures. Clear writing & colorful photos explain the various aspects of the journey, what was discovered, and how it impacted mankind.

"Each title successfully establishes historical setting, current knowledge, and unanswered questions…photography, maps, and archival images combine with…texts to provide adequate, straightforward biographies of these men and the legacies that defined their work…" - Horn Book Guide

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